afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading I never shall forget last autumn!
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
EnounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading My loathing of solitude grew extreme; my recollection of my sisters intolerably poignant.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I never shall forget last autumn!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading My loathing of solitude grew extreme; my recollection of my sisters intolerably poignant.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
ImmediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
intolerablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbli/
to an unacceptable degree
From this reading My loathing of solitude grew extreme; my recollection of my sisters intolerably poignant.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I never shall forget last autumn!
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
loathingnounUS /ˈloʊθɪŋ/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading My loathing of solitude grew extreme; my recollection of my sisters intolerably poignant.
Martineau's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My loathing of solitude grew extreme; my recollection of my sisters intolerably poignant.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never shall forget last autumn!
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading My loathing of solitude grew extreme; my recollection of my sisters intolerably poignant.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading My loathing of solitude grew extreme; my recollection of my sisters intolerably poignant.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
republicationnoun
something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work)
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I never shall forget last autumn!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading My loathing of solitude grew extreme; my recollection of my sisters intolerably poignant.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Some days and nights have been cruel; but now, having once told you this, I need say no more on the subject.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Immediately after the republication of her sisters' book she went to Miss Martineau's.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can write to you now, dear E----, for I am away from home) and relieved, temporarily, at least, by change of air and scene, from the heavy burden of depression which, I confess, has for nearly three months been sinking me to the earth.
